Participation Finished

Facilitating Change

Environmental education programs for Primary and Secondary schools in the Canary Islands. Theoretical-practical sessions, field activities and citizen science.

Transforming Through Education

Facilitating Change is our environmental education program for Primary and Secondary schools in the Canary Islands. We are not a one-off talk: we accompany schools in a process of transformation towards sustainability.

Methodology

Theoretical-practical sessions adapted to the official curriculum
Field activities in the nearest marine environment
Citizen science projects where students generate real data
Monitoring and evaluation of habit changes

Topics We Work On

Marine biodiversity in the Canary Islands
Plastic and microplastic pollution
Climate change and ocean acidification
Circular economy and responsible consumption
Citizen participation and good governance

Nuestro Plan de Acción

Development and Design of the Latitud Azul Action Strategy aligned with the SDGs

Design an association action strategy, aligned with the SDGs and based on promoting citizen participation that will allow our organization to have a clear and successful direction when developing actions, seeking funding, and creating the necessary alliances to maximize the reach of objectives.

Training

Training of Latitud Azul Association members in participation methodologies will be carried out through a process of acquiring tools and their subsequent implementation. Training activities will take place during community days that will also include breakfast and lunch prepared by an ecological and sustainable catering company.

Building Collaborative Networks

Strengthen collaborative network work with other associations or groups on the island of Gran Canaria.

Creating a Culture of Care

This activity aims to put into practice the Latitud Azul Participation Strategy, all the tools acquired in the different training sessions, as well as the synergies established through the collaborative network.

Equipo

Cristina Fernández Gil

Marine scientist and science communicator — Founder of Oceanográfica

Marine scientist and founder of Oceanográfica, a marine science outreach company. An expert in science communication, she bridges academic rigour with accessible language so that society can understand and value the marine biodiversity of the Canary Islands.

Rayco Guedes Alonso

PhD in Analytical Chemistry

PhD in Analytical Chemistry from ULPGC, specialized in the study of microcontaminants in wastewater and their impact on the marine environment. His work combines academic research with direct environmental action, bringing scientific rigor to Latitud Azul projects.

Mariam Lezcano Monzón

Social Educator and project coordinator

Social educator and coordinator of equality and co-education projects, and activist photographer.

Gara Franchy Gil

Treasurer

Graduate in Marine Sciences and PhD in Oceanography, she is currently devoted to conscious, sustainable cooking.

Maite Asensio Elvira

Oceanographer and Ecotourism Director

Marine Sciences graduate and environmental technician specializing in marine ecotourism. Director of Snorkeling Experience and coordinator of marine stewardship projects at Latitud Azul. Works to bring ocean knowledge to citizens through science and direct experience.

Alicia Herrera Ulibarri

Secretary and Co-Founder

Professor of Biology, Master's and Doctorate in Oceanography. Full Professor at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in the area of Zoology and member of the EOMAR research group.